Individuals who care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals working under a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and therapists. In addition to helping patients dress, bathe, groom and eat, psychiatric aides socialize with them and lead them in educational and recreational activities. Psychiatric aides may play games such as cards with the patients, watch television with them or participate in group activities such as sports or field trips. They observe patients and report any physical or behavioral signs that might be important for the professional staff to know.
No programs.